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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,871.04, 611,163.72 and 241,667.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,871.04, 611,163.72 and 241,667.04 is: 333,501.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,871.04 : 611,163.72 = 241,667.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,871.04/611,163.72 = 241,667.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,871.04x = 611,163.72 × 241,667.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,871.04x = 147,698,127,167.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,698,127,167.79/442,871.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333,501.43

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